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Shonty Family History

Shonty Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sholty, Shorty, Shontz, Shetty, Monty, Shenoy, Honey, Short, Shonka

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Where is the Shonty family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shonty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shonty. 100% of Shonty men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Shonty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Shonty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Shonty. For the veterans among your Shonty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonty lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shonty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shonty in 1974 was 31, and 91 in 2004.

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